Deputy Chief, Office of Contracting / Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity (Maryland)

Serves in an official position of Defense Senior Executive Level Leader regardless of his/her organizational level. Assures that the Agency achieves its mission by developing its major programs, goals, and plans. Responsible for the overall success or failure of Agency programs and initiatives, and delegates program implementation tasks--the day-to-day or functional work activities--to mid-level managers. Considers Agency goals and performance strategically, by setting the Agency's overall direction via its strategic plans. As a result, often works with people and organizations outside his/her immediate organization--to include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense at large--to defend controversial or critical long-range NSA plans. Provides authoritative advice, serves as NSA spokesperson, and is ultimately accountable for effective and efficient Agency operations and its compliance with policy (to include approving out-year budget documents). Exhibits leadership competencies and behaviors for all to follow, as well as offers mentoring opportunities to subordinates to ensure the development of a cadre of future Senior Leaders. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Note this is a Senior Technical Leader/Defense Senior Intelligence Leader position. All applicants must provide demonstrated evidence of the criteria during the interview process. The Director, Business Management & Acquisition (BM&A) is seeking an experienced, innovative and business-savvy senior leader with extensive federal contracting experience and broad accomplishments, proven organizational leadership and outstanding problem solving and teaming skills to serve as the Deputy Chief of Contracting /Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity. As a key member of the BM&A leadership team, the selectee will have substantial responsibilities related to acquiring and procuring goods and services for the Agency, in addition to the full range of the Office of Contracting management and planning functions. Providing direct leadership to a multi-disciplined staff of professionals, the selectee will play a critical role in establishing a culture focused on innovation and inclusion by capitalizing on the strengths of the workforce to achieve mission outcomes. Strategic thinking, strong business acumen, superior technical contracting knowledge, and exceptional inter-personal skills are essential in this role. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Partner with the Head of the Contracting Activity to lead the planning, execution and administration of contracts and agreements to enable the Agency's mission. - Lead Contracting professionals working around the globe to ensure consistency in acquisition practices/strategies, training, compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, etc. - Contribute to strategy development and implementation for all NSA procurements. - Approve procurement decisions and documentation as necessary, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to enable successful mission execution. - Work closely with partners throughout NSA, the Intelligence Community, DoD, and Industry to facilitate NSA's success. - Serve as the Source Selection Authority (SSA) for significant competitive procurements.

Leaders at the National Security Agency motivate, support, and cultivate employees at all levels. Leaders at the NSA, where people are a priority, are responsible for leveraging the diversity of their workforce to create innovative solutions that support the Agency's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: In addition to the criteria below, the ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated high standards of personal integrity, as well as independence and objectivity. The leader should possess excellent judgement and be able to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian officials internal and external to the Agency. The ability to convey critical, candidly, accurate and constructively to the highest levels of the Agency are essential. Applicants should demonstrate most, if not all, of the following: - A current or prior Federal Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant. - Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) certification in Contracting. - Expert knowledge of principles of Federal contract law and contract formation, source selection procedures, government contract administration, and talent management. - Substantive (>10 years) contracting experience and expertise, as well as knowledge of the entire acquisition process. - A proven, effective, highly motivated leader, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, business acumen, and a proven ability to work well across organizational boundaries. - Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. - Comfortable working in a high-tempo, dynamic organization, while managing a myriad of tasks with challenging deadlines. - Experience in motivating a highly technical workforce and building high performing, innovative teams. WEIGHTED SELECTION CRITERIA (must be submitted in a separate document - no more than 3 total pages): Specific Technical/Professional Achievements - 40 Points Candidates should have a strong record of personal technical and professional achievements. Factor to be taken into consideration include but are not limited to: - Creating, developing, analyzing options, and applying the appropriate contracting solution. Expertise and depth and/or breadth in the contracting field - Demonstrating expertise, competency, problem solving ability, and depth in relative contracting areas; - Experience in translating high-level vision into achievable strategies and results Technical/Professional Development of Others - 25 Points Candidate should have a strong record of developing the skills and abilities of others, to include: - Encouraging participation in career development program and opportunities - Evidence of mentoring and providing career guidance - Evidence of initiating and supporting efforts to ensure the workforce has the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet future challenges; - Actively sharing technical knowledge through teaching and/or participating in various contracting forums; and - Effectively advocating for the workforce Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making - 15 Points Candidate must be a creative, innovative thinker, and be able to effectively organize and plan, set priorities, lead strategy and process development, and successfully implement. Factors to be taken into consideration include but are not limited to: - Evidence of personal contributions to planning, execution, decision-making, and/or resolution of issues. - Evidence of ability to initiate and sustain successful partnerships, alliances, and/or teaming activities; - Evidence of successful organizational representation and partnering/teaming with internal and external entities - Evidence of fostering and leveraging diversity as well as contributing to a culture that promotes collaboration and productivity. Continued Technical/Professional Development - 10 Points Candidate should have a strong record of continuous enhancement of technical (e.g. contracting) and leadership skills and knowledge to include formal training, stretch assignments, researching and writing projects, and interaction with other contracting experts. Factors to be taken into consideration include but not limited to: - Seeking opportunities to increase understanding of complex and highly technical subjects - Broadening of vision by acquiring expertise in other disciplines and seeking out diverse ideas, opinions and insights - Ongoing education through participation in specific efforts to deepen technical expertise Leading the Intelligence Enterprise - 10 Points Candidates should be able to develop a broad viewpoint of the intelligence mission and an understanding of individual and organizational responsibilities in relation to the larger IC and DoD strategic priorities. The perspective is shaped by experience and education and characterized by a strategic top-level focus on broad requirements, joint experiences, fusion of information, collaboration, and vertical and horizontal integration of information. Factors taken into consideration include but are not limited to: - Evidence of ability to collaborate and integrate by sharing information and knowledge, building collaborative networks, and integrating joint/multi-organization activities.

Additional Desired Skills: Leading Change The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet the organizational goals. The ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a constantly changing environment. Experience in fostering and leveraging diversity as well as contributing to a culture that promotes collaboration and productivity. Leading People The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. The ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Candidate should have a strong record in developing the skills and abilities of others, actively sharing technical knowledge through teaching and/or participating in various contracting forums. Results Driven The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. The ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risk. Experience in creating, developing, analyzing options, and applying the appropriate contracting solution. Expertise and depth and/or breadth in the contracting field. Business Acumen The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and nonprofit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals. The perspective is shaped by experience and education and characterized by a strategic top-level focus on broad requirements, joint experiences, fusion of information, collaboration, and vertical and horizontal integration of information.

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: DISL, Tier 2 (Up to $213,000) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee. Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). Operational tempo may require extended hours and/or weekend duty. The selectee should be prepared to travel occasionally to meetings in the greater Washington, DC area.